Capital Improvement Plan 2024
What is the Capital Improvement Plan and how is it created?
Mesa County's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a 6-year plan for prioritizing and funding the County's infrastructure, property, facility, equipment, and technology needs. Most capital expenditures are budgeted in the Capital Fund, which receives dedicated revenue from the County's 2% sales tax. County staff consider a number of factors in determining which projects to include in the CIP, including user health and safety, the capacity of existing assets, funding availability, and legal requirements.
Because the Board of County Commissioners makes appropriations on an annual basis, projects and amounts identified in the 6-year CIP beyond the budget year are estimates only and remain subject to change. In appropriating budget, the Board sets the legal limit on total spending within each fund. Thus, actual expenditures for specific projects may exceed budget estimates, as long as total expenditures within the Capital Fund remain within the established appropriation.
6-Year CIP by Project Type
Explore the data below to learn more about the allocation of capital project funding across different departments and types of projects: Public Works, Facilities, Information Technology, Regional Transportation Planning, and Other Projects & Expenditures.
Public Works
Public Works projects involve the construction, maintenance, repair, and enhancement of County-owned infrastructure, including roads and bridges, sidewalks, wastewater treatment systems, and curbs and gutters. Transportation and other public infrastructure projects budgeted in 2024 and projected in 2029-2029.
| 2024 Budget | 2025 Budget | 2026 Budget | 2027 Budget | 2028 Budget | 2029 Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Works | $ 13,175,000 | $ 18,725,000 | $ 16,200,000 | $ 16,800,000 | $ 18,375,000 | $ 17,300,000 |
| Overlay | 2,900,000 | 2,900,000 | 2,900,000 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
| Loma Community Plan | 200,000 | 3,800,000 | 4,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 0 |
| Orchard Ave Improvements | 3,858,333 | 800,000 | 0 | 5,000,000 | 800,000 | 0 |
| E Road Improvements | 0 | 1,500,000 | 0 | 2,500,000 | 500,000 | 4,000,000 |
| 29 Road Interchange | 0 | 3,000,000 | 4,000,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Future Road Designs | 0 | 0 | 500,000 | 0 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
| Bridge TBD | 2,000,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,500,000 | 3,000,000 |
| Stormwater Capital Plan | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Rural Road Safety | 750,000 | 750,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Minor Structures | 700,000 | 700,000 | 700,000 | 700,000 | 700,000 | 700,000 |
| Mesa 37.9-G.7A Bridge | 0 | 0 | 500,000 | 0 | 3,000,000 | 0 |
| Bike and Pedestrian Improvements | 250,000 | 250,000 | 750,000 | 750,000 | 750,000 | 750,000 |
| Joint Muni Projects | 766,667 | 500,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| Mesa Q-6.8 Bridge Rehab | 0 | 2,500,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asset Management Software | 400,000 | 675,000 | 0 | 0 | 275,000 | 0 |
| Guardrail | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| GPS | 150,000 | 150,000 | 150,000 | 150,000 | 150,000 | 150,000 |
| NO PROJECT | 12,099,105 | 4,947,974 | 7,697,974 | 3,697,974 | 4,697,974 | 4,697,974 |
| Total | $ 25,274,105 | $ 23,672,974 | $ 23,897,974 | $ 20,497,974 | $ 23,072,974 | $ 21,997,974 |
Facilities
Facilities projects involve the acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair, and enhancement of County-owned land and buildings. Budgeted projects in 2024 and projected projects in 2025-2029 related to the upkeep, repair, enhancement, and development of County property.
| 2024 Budget | 2025 Budget | 2026 Budget | 2027 Budget | 2028 Budget | 2029 Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities & Parks | $ 16,331,577 | $ 2,450,000 | $ 1,700,000 | $ 1,700,000 | $ 1,700,000 | $ 1,700,000 |
|
Asset Preservation & Maintenance |
11,101,577 | 1,700,000 | 1,700,000 | 1,700,000 | 1,700,000 | 1,700,000 |
|
Facilities Capital Projects/Remodels |
4,400,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
600 28 1/4 Rd Property |
800,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Whitewater Community Campus |
0 | 750,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Clifton Community Campus |
30,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NO PROJECT | 748,550 | 323,304 | 1,073,304 | 323,304 | 323,304 | 323,304 |
| Total | $ 17,080,127 | $ 2,773,304 | $ 2,773,304 | $ 2,023,304 | $ 2,023,304 | $ 2,023,304 |
Information Technology
Information Technology (IT) projects involve the acquisition and enhancement of computer hardware and other telecommunication devices and systems and the purchase, licensing, and servicing of major software applications. Software, hardware, and other technology projects budgeted in 2024 and projected in 2025-2029.
| 2024 Budget | 2025 Budget | 2026 Budget | 2027 Budget | 2028 Budget | 2029 Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | $ 1,422,038 | $ 1,499,039 | $ 1,426,080 | $ 1,503,161 | $ 1,430,284 | $ 1,505,284 |
|
PC Upgrades |
450,000 | 450,000 | 450,000 | 450,000 | 450,000 | 450,000 |
|
Network/Infrastructure |
400,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 |
|
Applications & E-Systems |
200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
|
Equipment Lease |
162,000 | 162,000 | 162,000 | 162,000 | 162,000 | 162,000 |
|
Clerk Elections Equipment & Software |
100,038 | 102,039 | 104,080 | 106,161 | 108,284 | 108,284 |
|
Telephone |
60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
|
SO Cameras |
50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
|
Uninterruptible Power Supply |
0 | 75,000 | 0 | 75,000 | 0 | 75,000 |
| NO PROJECT | 887,379 | 603,985 | 778,985 | 603,985 | 778,985 | 603,985 |
| Total | $ 2,309,417 | $ 2,103,024 | $ 2,205,065 | $ 2,107,146 | $ 2,209,269 | $ 2,109,269 |
Regional Transportation Planning
Regional Transportation Planning Office (RTPO) projects involve the study, design, and development of transportation system master plans in coordination with municipalities; the development of multi-modal transportation options; and Grand Valley Transit bus replacement. In 2024, RTPO's CIP budget also includes funding to design and construct a new fleet maintenance facility for Grand Valley Transit. Transportation planning and design and public transit enhancement projects budgeted in 2024 and projected in 2025-2029.
| 2024 Budget | 2025 Budget | 2026 Budget | 2027 Budget | 2028 Budget | 2029 Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Transportation Planning Office | $ 4,026,268 | $ 820,320 | $ 830,477 | $ 1,793,830 | $ 1,313,123 | $ 2,232,066 |
|
Grand Valley Transit Capital Projects |
4,026,268 | 820,320 | 830,477 | 1,793,830 | 1,313,123 | 2,232,066 |
| NO PROJECT | 7,505,343 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | $ 11,531,611 | $ 820,320 | $ 830,477 | $ 1,793,830 | $ 1,313,123 | $ 2,232,066 |
Other Capital Projects & Expenditures
Other projects and expenditures regularly include:
- certain equipment purchases and motor vehicle leases in the Sheriff's Office;
- transfers out of the Capital Fund to other County funds, primarily for debt service, Stormwater programming, and support for Mesa County's public improvement districts;
- the purchase and replacement of fleet vehicles and heavy equipment by Fleet Management;
- grants to local organizations for the purpose of economic development; and,
- contingency funds to cover unanticipated or emergency expenses during the year.
Other capital projects and miscellaneous expenditures in the Capital Fund budgeted in 2024 and projected in 2025-2029.
| 2024 Budget | 2025 Budget | 2026 Budget | 2027 Budget | 2028 Budget | 2029 Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO PROJECT | $ 4,707,749 | $ 3,602,332 | $ 7,342,682 | $ 3,605,722 | $ 3,607,545 | $ 3,609,459 |
| Sheriff | 710,770 | 698,380 | 1,047,206 | 1,030,548 | 729,731 | 755,125 |
|
Capital Safety Equipment |
595,770 | 614,467 | 959,097 | 938,034 | 632,591 | 653,128 |
|
Leased Vehicles |
115,000 | 83,913 | 88,109 | 92,514 | 97,140 | 101,997 |
| Public Works | 375,000 | 375,000 | 375,000 | 375,000 | 375,000 | 275,000 |
|
Economic Development |
375,000 | 375,000 | 375,000 | 375,000 | 375,000 | 275,000 |
| Total | $ 5,793,519 | $ 4,675,712 | $ 8,764,888 | $ 5,011,270 | $ 4,712,276 | $ 4,639,584 |